disregard

The word “disregard” means to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something. In plain terms, to ignore something on purpose, or a lack of care about it.

“Disregard” is pronounced dihs-rih-GAHD (/dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ in IPA).

Here is “disregard” used in a sentence: “He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.”

Depending on how it is used, “disregard” can be a verb and a noun.

“Disregard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Disregard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something.

Disregard often implies a conscious decision not to give something the weight or attention it deserves, sometimes with a sense of dismissiveness, as in "disregard for safety rules." Ignore more simply means not paying attention to something, which can be either deliberate or accidental.

In formal and legal contexts, disregard is often used as an instruction, such as "please disregard the previous email," meaning to treat it as void or irrelevant. It is a common, professional way to retract or dismiss a prior statement or document.

Yes, disregard generally implies a more deliberate or careless dismissal of something important, while overlook suggests simply failing to notice something, often unintentionally. Disregard can carry a critical tone, especially when used to describe disregard for rules or consequences.